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air

 
pronunciation:
eIr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
into thin air, off the air, on the air, up in the air
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth. Air is made up of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases, and has no taste, odor, or color.
Smoke from the factories is polluting the air.
similar words:
atmosphere, gas, oxygen, ozone, stratosphere
definition 2: all that is above the ground; sky.
The kite flew high up in the air.
synonyms:
heaven, sky
similar words:
atmosphere, ether, stratosphere
definition 3: movement of the atmosphere; breeze or wind.
We enjoyed the cool air coming in through the window.
synonyms:
wind
similar words:
breath, breeze, current, draft
definition 4: the way a thing or person appears to be.
The magician had an air of mystery.
synonyms:
atmosphere, character
similar words:
appearance, aspect, bearing, climate, feel, impression, manner, spirit, style, tone
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phrase: into thin air, on the air, up in the air
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: airs, airing, aired
definition 1: to open to the air or put outdoors.
We aired out the house on the first warm day.
similar words:
fan
definition 2: to speak about, usually in public.
He aired his problems.
similar words:
broadcast, display, present, vent
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phrase: off the air
Homophone Note
The words air, ere, and heir sound alike, but each has a different meaning.
Word Builder: air +
  • airbag:
    a large bag that fills with air to make a cushion when a car crashes. It protects the people in the car.
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